Housing Support Officer: Trauma-Informed Care & Independence

Galway Simon; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Annual Leave (pro rata)

Employee Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Education Assistance Scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Death in Service (2x basic salary)

Mileage Covered

Job summary

Galway Simon Community in Galway City is seeking a Housing Support Officer - Prevention Services to work with clients with complex needs, delivering practical and emotional supports as part of a holistic support plan.

The role requires CORU registration or a Level 7 degree in a relevant field, a minimum of 2 years’ experience, and a full driving licence with access to your own vehicle. Permanent, full-time role, 37 hours per week.

Qualifications

• CORU registration OR Level 7 degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a similar care role.
• Valid, full driving licence; access to own vehicle (cost covered by organisation).

Responsibilities

• Clients - support clients from diverse backgrounds with a trauma-informed, harm-reduction approach to implement support plans.
• Compliance - stay up to date with mandatory training and health and safety standards.
• Service Delivery - lead a shift, log interventions, and maintain clear team communication to deliver high-quality service.
• General - adapt to support client and service needs.
• Values - uphold Galway Simon Community values of compassion, community and collaboration.

Skills

Trauma-informed approach

Own vehicle

Driving licence

Education

CORU registration

Level 7 degree in healthcare/related field

Job description

Galway Simon Community in Galway City is seeking a Housing Support Officer - Prevention Services to work with clients with complex needs, delivering practical and emotional supports as part of a holistic support plan.

The role requires CORU registration or a Level 7 degree in a relevant field, a minimum of 2 years’ experience, and a full driving licence with access to your own vehicle. Permanent, full-time role, 37 hours per week.